FILLED: PERMANENT JY1012 Supply Chain Development Manager
Background:
Our client is a well known Automotive Industry company - and their Supply Department is responsible for ensuring the maximum satisfaction of their European customers on product availability, by balancing the need for smooth factory production & logistics while still matching customer & sales requirements.
This role would suit someone with 4-5 years of experience of Process Consulting in a large consulting firm, who is looking to move into industry whilst still using the skills learned as a consultant.
THIS IS A PERMANENT ROLE (SALARY £40K) WITH A 3 MONTH TRIAL PERIOD ON BOTH SIDES ON A CONTRACT BASIS
The Role:
This role will make a fundamental impact on the whole European business on supplying the products to the markets while making sure maximum profitability with impact on the company's performance both locally in Europe, and also worldwide.
It will also provide an excellent grounding in the requirements and demands of this complex market.
Reporting to the Manager - Supply Department, the successful candidate will enjoy a rare, growing and ever-changing challenge within our European and global organisation. He/She will be responsible for improving the following supply chain processes:
♦ Investigate and identify current issues in the supply chain in Europe
♦ Design solutions for identified issues
♦ Create project proposal to be approved by the management
♦ Create and manage project plan
♦ Set up and manage a project team to design detailed solution and implement
MUST have the following Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience on designing and implementing demand & supply planning, order to delivery processes and production & logistics processes.
- Excellent numerical and logical analytics skills with very high level of accuracy - a logical thinker, with a methodical approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Presentation and general communication.
- Planning and organisation skills
- Negotiation skills - balance of Win/Win with stake holders in the supply chain
- Team management skills - Ability to support and motivate a small team to work together for efficiency and effectiveness with team working spirits.
Cultural fit:
- Willingness to learn new operations and continually develop both operation and personal skills.
- Self starter, with ability to work on own initiative.
- Strong alignment with our corporate philosophy
- Human, Passionate, Imaginative & Challenging
The following experience and qualifications would also be an advantage:
- Supply chain management knowledge and experience - Good understanding or experience on demand & supply planning, order to delivery processes and production & logistics processes.
- TQM / Six Sigma qualification or experience of practical use.
- Prince 2 qualification and/or experience of practical use.
- Able to demonstrate successful Leadership of a diverse team across a complex business area.
- Business operational experience in supply chain